Canberra Raiders News

Mon, 24th March, 2025, 10:56 AEDT
Riding the wave to stay on top, Barrow
Barrow Raiders coach Crarey pushes team to keep winning streak, stay at League 1 top.
LeagueNews.co
Barrow Raiders head coach Paul Crarey is urging his team to continue their winning streak and maintain their position at the top of the League 1 table.
Despite facing tough competition from more established ex-Super League teams like Bradford, Toulouse, Widnes Vikings, and Halifax Panthers, Crarey remains confident in his team's abilities and is determined to challenge the bigger clubs.
"We're not afraid of anyone and we're not afraid to play," Crarey asserted.
He praised his team for their recent success, stating, "We've come here and got an unbelievable result.
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Mon, 24th March, 2025, 10:42 AEDT
NRL has abandoned obstruction crackdown, claims Stuart
Ricky Stuart frustrated by NRL's obstruction rulings, believes crackdown abandoned after controversial try decision.
Canberra Weekly
Ricky Stuart says he still doesn't understand the NRL's interpretations of obstruction rulings, despite sitting on a committee designed to crack down on players milking penalties.
Stuart claimed the NRL had abandoned its no tolerance approach just three rounds into the season, after his Canberra side had a try chalked off in the 20th minute of Sunday's 40-12 loss at Manly.
Seb Kris broke the Sea Eagles' line and touched down for what appeared to have been the game's first try.
But a bunker ruling called play back after minimal contact between Canberra prop Corey...
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Mon, 24th March, 2025, 9:26 AEDT
Canberra Raiders fans praise Las Vegas NRL experience
Flynn couple attends 2025 NRL match in Las Vegas, Raiders win game, unique experience for fans.
Canberra Weekly
When the NRL held matches in Las Vegas in 2024, Flynn couple Amanda and Michael McDonald knew they would go if their beloved Canberra Raiders ever took part.
In 2025, they were among the 45,209 people at Allegiant Stadium on 2 March where the Raiders beat the New Zealand Warriors 30-8.
Amanda said it felt like Grand Final week, but it was in fact the opening round of the 2025 NRL season.
"It's a once-in-a-lifetime experience and a great way to just get amongst it and do something different," she said.
"It was a really great concept, lots of fun and you can get...
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